The Film World Comes to the Defense of the Festival Director
Over 1,200 film professionals, including actress Tilda Swinton and director Sean Baker, are defending festival director Tricia Tuttle after the German Culture Minister called for a meeting regarding her future.
Film Festival: Decision on Berlinale Director Tuttle Postponed
The German government announced that no decision was made regarding the future of Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle during a crisis meeting, with discussions to continue in the coming days.
Film: Should Berlinale Chief Tricia Tuttle Leave?
The future of Berlinale Chief Tricia Tuttle is uncertain as Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer reportedly seeks her dismissal following controversy over a photo with Palestinian filmmakers.
Berlin Film Festival Diary: Lance Hammer's 'Queen at Sea' Leaves No One Unmoved
The film 'Queen at Sea' by Lance Hammer received strong praise at the Berlin Film Festival for its emotional depth and impact.
Fame is a Bitch
The article discusses events at the Berlinale film festival, focusing on Charli XCX's participation and comments from Culture State Minister Wolfram Weimer regarding film funding.
Kangaroo, Wolfram bring north Australia's film industry to global stage
The film 'Kangaroo', filmed in Alice Springs, has achieved international success, becoming Germany's highest-grossing Australian film in 25 years.
Weimer on the Streamer Law: 'The Film Booster is Coming'
Culture State Minister Wolfram Weimer discusses the introduction of a new law requiring broadcasters and streamers to invest in the local film industry, aimed at revitalizing the struggling sector.
Father of Maja T. after the verdict: "I wish that this nightmare finally stops"
Wolfram Jarosch expresses his despair after his child Maja T. was sentenced to 8 years in prison in Budapest for alleged assaults on neo-Nazis, describing the proceedings as a sham trial.
Film: Here Comes the 'Film Booster'
As the Berlinale approaches on February 12, Culture State Minister Wolfram Weimer is making last-minute efforts to address the German film industry's anticipation for government support in film funding, particularly concerning investment obligations for streaming services.
Ten Years After the Train Accident in Bad Aibling: He Still Has the Ringing Phone in the Body Bag in His Ear
Wolfram Höfler recalls the harrowing scene of the Bad Aibling train accident where two trains collided, resulting in twelve deaths and numerous injuries.
Politicians and Entrepreneurs: Weimer's Blending of His Two Roles Remains Disreputable
Wolfram Weimer, the cultural state minister, is under scrutiny for accepting subsidies while also distributing them to cultural projects, all while co-owning a company that hosts high-profile networking events.
Söder attacks Weimer: A thunderclap resounds
Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder withdraws support from Wolfram Weimer's 'Ludwig Erhard Summit', provoking Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Söder attacks Weimer: A thunderclap resounds
Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder withdraws support for Wolfram Weimer's 'Ludwig Erhard Summit', provoking a response from Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Memory Politics: "The Places Where the Violence Was Planned Are in Germany"
The German government's official memory policy, outlined in the 'Memorial Sites Concept,' has so far focused on Nazi and GDR dictatorship, with new efforts to include colonial crimes initiated by former Culture Minister Claudia Roth and now revised by her successor Wolfram Weimer.